Updated: 01 Dec 2011

 

CAD-Approved HAFFA DGA Self-Study Scheme

 

Examination

 

Ø      Organizer and Enquiry

Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Ltd (HAFFA)

Secretariat Office

Address:           8/F, China Hong Kong Centre, 122-126 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Telephone:        2796 3121

 

Ø      Format of Examination

Open-notes Exam, 20 multiple choice questions (1 out of 4 options), passing rate is 80%

n           Copyright warning:

ONLY the Original HAFFA DGA Self-Study Manual is allowed for participant to bring into the Exam venue for the Open-notes Exam.

Photocopy is strictly prohibited and would result in immediate request of the participant to purchase a new and original copy of HAFFA DGA Self-Study Manual before the start of Exam.

 

Please note that the previous edition (Year 2008 edition) had been stopped for use with immediate effect.  For all DGA Self Study Exam and Tutorial Classes, only the new version (Year 2011 edition) will be allowed.

 

 

Ø      Medium of Questions

English and Chinese for all Exam questions.

 

Ø      Duration

Total: 45 minutes --> 30 minutes for Exam and the first 15 minutes for registration and paper distribution.

 

Ø      Venue

-         Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Ltd (8/F, China Hong Kong Centre,122-126 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon)

 

Ø      Exam Schedule 考試時間表

Exam Code 班號
Exam Date 考試日期

Time 時間

Deadline 截止報名

Enrollment Status 報名狀況*

EXAM01

–

0114A

14 Jan 2012

(Sat)

11:15-12:00 noon

30 Dec 2011

(Fri)

Avaliable

EXAM02

–

0119A

19 Jan 2012

(Thu)

10:15-11:00 a.m.

05 Jan 2012

(Thu)

Avaliable

EXAM03

–

0130R

30 Jan 2012

(Mon)

17:15-18:00 p.m.

16 Jan 2012

(Mon)

Avaliable

EXAM04

–

0211A

11 Feb 2012

(Sat)

11:15-12:00 noon

27 Jan 2012

(Fri)

Avaliable

EXAM05

–

0217R

17 Feb 2012

(Fri)

17:15-18:00 p.m.

03 Feb 2012

(Fri)

Avaliable

EXAM06

–

0223A

23 Feb 2012

(Thu)

10:15-11:00 a.m.

09 Feb 2012

(Thu)

Avaliable

EXAM07

–

0305R

05 Mar 2012

(Mon)

17:15-18:00 p.m.

20 Feb 2012

(Mon)

Avaliable

EXAM08

–

0317A

17 Mar 2012

(Sat)

11:15-12:00 noon

02 Mar 2012

(Fri)

Avaliable

EXAM09

–

0326R

26 Mar 2012

(Mon)

17:15-18:00 p.m.

12 Mar 2012

(Mon)

Avaliable

EXAM10

–

0414A

14 Apr 2012

(Sat)

11:15-12:00 noon

30 Mar 2012

(Fri)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM11

–

0419A

19 Apr 2012

(Thu)

10:15-11:00 a.m.

05 Apr 2012

(Thu)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM12

–

0430R

30 Apr 2012

(Mon)

17:15-18:00 p.m.

16 Apr 2012

(Mon)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM13

–

0512A

12 May 2012

(Sat)

11:15-12:00 noon

27 Apr 2012

(Fri)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM14

–

0521R

21 May 2012

(Mon)

17:15-18:00 p.m.

07 Mar 2012

(Mon)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM15

–

0531A

31 May 2012

(Thu)

10:15-11:00 a.m.

17 May 2012

(Thu)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM16

–

0608R

08 Jun 2012

(Fri)

17:15-18:00 p.m.

25 May 2012

(Fri)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM17

–

0621A

21 Jun 2012

(Thu)

10:15-11:00 a.m.

07 Jun 2012

(Thu)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM18

–

0630A

30 Jun 2012

(Sat)

11:15-12:00 noon

15 Jun 2012

(Fri)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM19

–

0705A

05 Jul 2012

(Thu)

10:15-11:00 a.m.

21 Jun 2012

(Thu)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM20

–

0716R

16 Jul 2012

(Mon)

17:15-18:00 p.m.

03 Jul 2012

(Tue)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM21

–

0728A

28 Jul 2012

(Sat)

11:15-12:00 noon

13 Jul 2012

(Fri)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM22

–

0806R

06 Aug 2012

(Mon)

17:15-18:00 p.m.

23 Jul 2012

(Mon)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM23

–

0816A

16 Aug 2012

(Thu)

10:15-11:00 a.m.

02 Aug 2012

(Thu)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM24

–

0825A

25 Aug 2012

(Sat)

11:15-12:00 noon

10 Aug 2012

(Fri)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM25

–

0906A

06 Sep 2012

(Thu)

10:15-11:00 a.m.

23 Aug 2012

(Thu)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM26

–

0910R

10 Sep 2012

(Mon)

17:15-18:00 p.m.

27 Aug 2012

(Mon)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM27

–

0922A

22 Sep 2012

(Sat)

11:15-12:00 noon

07 Sep 2012

(Fri)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM28

–

1005R

05 Oct 2012

(Fri)

17:15-18:00 p.m.

21 Sep 2012

(Fri)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM29

–

1015R

15 Oct 2012

(Mon)

17:15-18:00 p.m.

03 Oct 2012

(Wed)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM30

–

1027A

27 Oct 2012

(Sat)

11:15-12:00 noon

12 Oct 2012

(Fri)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM31

–

1105R

05 Nov 2012

(Mon)

17:15-18:00 p.m.

22 Oct 2012

(Mon)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM32

–

1117A

17 Nov 2012

(Sat)

11:15-12:00 noon

02 Nov 2012

(Fri)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM33

–

1122A

22 Nov 2012

(Thu)

10:15-11:00 a.m.

08 Nov 2012

(Thu)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM34

–

1201A

01 Dec 2012

(Sat)

11:15-12:00 noon

16 Nov 2012

(Fri)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM35

–

1206A

06 Dec 2012

(Thu)

10:15-11:00 a.m.

22 Nov 2012

(Thu)

Not Open for Reg.

EXAM36

–

1210R

10 Dec 2012

(Mon)

17:15-18:00 p.m.

26 Nov 2012

(Mon)

Not Open for Reg.

* Enrolment status will be updated on a weekly basis, if possible. 報名狀況在可能情況下會每星期更新
Status will be shown either in one of the following code: 報名狀況在可能情況下會每星期更新，以下列其中一種訊息顯示：
“Available” (現正接受報名), “Full” (額滿), “Closed Registration” (截止報名), “Not Open for Registration” (尚未開始報名) or或“Cancelled” (取消).

 

 

Ø      Examination Fee (with Bulk Purchase option offered)

DGA Self-study Manual is NOT inclusive in this fee.  Candidates are advised to purchase the DGA Self-study Manual separately and arrange the collection(s) at HAFFA Office, before the Exam date.

Range of

Orders

Member

NON-Member

Original
Price

Bulk Purchase
Discount

Original
Price

Bulk Purchase
Discount

1-9

$100.0 @

N/A

$150.0@

N/A

10-19

$100.0 @

5% off
(i.e. $95.0 @)

$150.0@

5% off
(i.e. $142.5 @)

20-29

$100.0 @

7.5% off
(i.e. $92.5 @)

$150.0@

7.5% off
(i.e. $138.8 @)

30-49

$100.0 @

10% off
(i.e. $90.0 @)

$150.0@

10% off
(i.e. $135.0 @)

50-69

$100.0 @

12.5% off
(i.e. $87.5 @)

$150.0@

12.5% off
(i.e. $131.3 @)

70-99

$100.0 @

15% off
(i.e. $85.0 @)

$150.0@

15% off
(i.e. 127.5 @)

Remarks: The above prices are not applicable to in-house arrangement. 

 

Ø      Examination Fee for In-house exam:

Negotiable and subject to separate charging scheme, please contact HAFFA directly for details.

 

 

Ø      Application Form

HAFFA Members: [MS Word Format]

NON-HAFFA Members: [MS Word Format]

 

Ø      Certificate

-         Candidate who has passed the Exam (Passing rate: 80%) will be awarded a certificate to be issued by Carrier Liaison Group (CLG) and HAFFA. 

-         Need to renew this certificate by taking another refresher exam within two years from the date of examination so as to keep DGA knowledge up-to-date.

-         The Association’s decision on the Exam results shall be final and will be conveyed by email to the candidate.

-         If fail the Exam, candidate should register with HAFFA to arrange another Exam in the coming available slot at a fee.

-         Information of the successful participants who pass the Exam may be filed by HAFFA to the CAD for permanent record, as per CAD’s request from time to time.

 

Ø      Application Procedures

(a)       Applicant may download the enrollment form and submit with original signature together with cheque payment made payable to “HAFFA” (please write down your name and exam code on the back of the cheque).

(b)       Letter of Acceptance with Exam arrangement details will be sent out by EMAIL Only either within 3 working days after the enrolment deadline, or once the Exam session is full before the enrollment deadline.  Please do not call the Secretariat before that day. Should you do not receive by then, please contact the HAFFA Secretariat immediately before the date of Exam.  Otherwise, we assume you have received it and NO re-exam will be arranged for any absentee in this case.

 

Ø      Exam Regulations

Reporting to Exam Centre

(a)       Candidates must report to the invigilator in the Exam centre in good time.  No extra time for the Exam will be allowed for those who come late.

(b)       Candidates who are late for more than 15 minutes will not be allowed to take the Exam.

(c)       Candidates reporting for the Exam must bring along their Hong Kong Identity Cards and the Letter of Acceptance.

 

Conduct the Exam

ONLY the Original HAFFA DGA Self-Study Manual is allowed for participant to bring into the Exam venue for the Open-notes Exam.

Photocopy is strictly prohibited and would result in immediate request of the participant to purchase a new and original copy of HAFFA DGA Self-Study Manual before the start of Exam.  Candidates can use the CURRENT version of IATA DGR Manual as a substitute.

 

(a)       Candidates should bring along his/her own writing instruments.

(b)       Candidates are NOT permitted to remove Exam papers from the Exam centre.

(c)       No candidates will be permitted to leave the Exam centre without the permission of the invigilator.  A candidate who leaves the Exam centre without permission before the end of the Exam will NOT be permitted to re-enter the Exam centre and be totally disqualified the Exam.

(d)       Candidates must not speak or communicate with one another during the Exam.

(e)       Candidates found guilty of dishonest conduct will be instructed to leave the Exam centre immediately and be totally disqualified Exam.

 

Ø      Remarks:

(a)       The date & time of receipt of the application by the HAFFA Secretariat will be taken as the official date & time of application.

(b)       Application is subject to HAFFA’s approval.  HAFFA reserves the right to reject any application in any circumstances and for whatever reasons.  Submission of the enrollment form and cheque should NOT be construed as acceptance of admission.

(c)       Cheques are subject to bank clearance and receipts will then be issued. 

(d)       Fax, e-mail and phone registration are NOT acceptable. 

(e)       HAFFA reserves the right to cancel any of the classes above if there is insufficient enrolment or unforeseen difficulties arising from mounting the class(es).

(f)         HAFFA reserves the right to cancel the Exams or make alterations regarding the application procedures, Exam regulations, the time, and the place of Exam at any time and without prior notice if it so deems necessary.  Those who would be affected by cancellation will be entitled to a full refund or a seat in the next available slot.

 

Ø      Cancellations/Amendments/Refunds 

(a)       An administration fee of HK$50.- will be charged for each approved amendment/cancellation made on the application ONCE the Acceptance Letter is issued. No guarantee on amendments could be made within 2 working days before the start date of the Exam.

(b)       Request for Cancellations/Change of Exam date, after application deadline and prior to the commencement of the Exam, will require to provide also a written explanation to HAFFA for approval.  HAFFA may in its sole discretion and without assigning any reason for its decision approve or reserve a seat for the enrollee in future Exam or refuse any such application for cancellation.

(c)       After the commencement of the exam, no refund will be given.

 

Ø      Special Discount to HAFFA Regulated Agent Regime (RAR) Training Course Participant:

CATEGORY

FEE / PRIVILEGE

Enroll Together: RAR class + DGA Self-Study Exam

HAFFA Members

- On the same day

l    20% off the DGA Self-Study Exam (i.e. $80 @)

Total: HK$860 @ (RAR class + DGA Exam)

- NOT on the same day

l    10% off the DGA Self-Study Exam (i.e. $90 @)

l    10% off the DGA Self-Study Manual (i.e. $22.5 @)

Total: HK$892.5 @ (RAR class + DGA Exam + DGA Manual)

Non-HAFFA Members

- On the same day

l    HAFFA Members’ Price will be applied here for the registration of DGA Self-Study Manual and Exam.

l    20% off the DGA Self-Study Exam (i.e. $80 @)

Total: HK$910 @ (RAR class + DGA Exam)

- NOT on the same day

l    HAFFA Members’ Price will be applied here for the registration of DGA Self-Study Manual and Exam.

l    10% off the DGA Self-Study Exam (i.e. $90 @)

l    10% off the DGA Self-Study Manual (i.e. $22.5 @)

Total: HK$942.5 @ (RAR class + DGA Exam + DGA Manual)

[Download Special DGA Self Study Exam Enrolment Form for "Enroll Together: RAR class + DGA Self-Study Exam"]

 

Additional Remarks:

1.     One-time offer only when submitting the RAR training course application.

2.     Apply only to the same RAR attendee ONCE; NO substitution of seat is available for DGA Self-study Exam.

3.     The fee is non-refundable unless the Exam is cancelled by the Association.

4.     Administration fee for approved change of RAR class and/or name of attendee will follow the policy of RAR Training (i.e. $100 @).  Kindly note that the change of RAR class date means also change to the same date of DGA Exam.  If there is a request for change of date for either RAR class or DGA Exam, such special offer will be terminated in this case, that means the applicant shall pay for the DGA Self Study Exam at $90@ and a copy of DGA Manual at $22.5.

 

 

Ø      Special privileges to the participants of the Vocational Training Programme (VTP) - Airfreight Sector:

(I)            HK$50 discount* offer for either:

(a)       HAFFA RAR Training course; or

(b)       HAFFA DGA Self Study Exam/Tutorial

* Please note VTP participant or his company is required to submit to the HAFFA Secretariat (1) the completed redemption form (To be downloaded from the HAFFA VTP’s webpage at http://www.haffa.com.hk/vtp.html) together with (2) course enrollment form (either HAFFA RAR or HAFFA DGA Self Study Exam/Tutorial) and (3) the Notification of Acceptance of the VTP - Airfreight Module 1 issued by Radon Asia Ltd.

 

 

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